Why You Should Wear Hearing Protection

Why You Should Wear Hearing Protection

Hearing loss can be the direct results of what can happen if you don’t protect your ears from sounds that are too loud.  A hearing loss that occurs as a result of exposure to loud sound is called a noise-induced hearing loss or NIHL.  A NIHL can occur immediately....
Can Allergies Cause Hearing Loss?

Can Allergies Cause Hearing Loss?

Itchy eyes, watery eyes, sneezing, and coughing, are all symptoms of an allergic reaction, but can a change in your ability to hear also be a symptom of an allergic reaction?  The answer is yes allergies cause hearing loss in some but not all allergy sufferers.  Your...
Why Can I Hear but Not Understand?

Why Can I Hear but Not Understand?

Hear and understand; one word means to perceive sound the other to comprehend the meaning.  It’s possible to hear everything someone says but at the same time not understand what was said.  Imagine listening to someone speak in a foreign language you would be able to...